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Old Oct 24, 2002 | 06:53 PM
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Locking Lug-Nuts..Missing Key HELP!!!

What is the easiest way to get off the factor locking lug-nut off ?

Im trying to take the rims off my GTA parts car I bought last week, and there are locking nuts on EVER stud. I searched the car twice and the key is not there.
PLEASE HELP...... I need them off by saturday...


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Old Oct 24, 2002 | 07:53 PM
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Can't say I'm familiar with the "factory" type locking lug nut, but I just used a pair of large channel lock pliers when I lost the key to mine. Other people have said to weld a nut onto the end and put a wrench on that.
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Old Oct 24, 2002 | 08:53 PM
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The custom rims have deep holes so plier wont get on it.
I got 1 off with a hammer and 7/8's deep 12 point and 40 minutes........lol
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Old Oct 24, 2002 | 09:41 PM
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Well you can go to GM and see if you can get one or get three more sockets. you could also check at your local part store.
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Old Oct 24, 2002 | 10:34 PM
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There are many locking lugnut tools available. here is just one example:

http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/LT-40025.html
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Old Oct 24, 2002 | 10:57 PM
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I tried some today from Matco, but they didnt work, gonna try a different style tomorrow that I ordered from work today.

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Old Oct 24, 2002 | 11:18 PM
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Car: 87 Formula/ 00 Xtreme
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Originally posted by Terry Kennedy
Well you can go to GM and see if you can get one
I don't think GM could get you one anymore. Just out of boredom..I searched one night for the company that (I assume) made the factory locks and come up with nothing.

Here's what my car came with for the factory locks (I was just as bored and scanned this the same evening).. anybody else have theirs ?
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Old Oct 25, 2002 | 12:25 PM
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Discount Tire can take them off for you, but you will have to buy new ones.
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Old Oct 25, 2002 | 02:51 PM
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Well the lock-nut removal socket doesnt fit in the hole.. Dammit........

Its on a parts car that isnt drivable...
I guess Im gonna buy about four 7/8's 12 points and ******* it this weekend.

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Old Oct 25, 2002 | 09:02 PM
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i use a 13/16" 12 point deep well socket. trick here is to hammer it on, then loosen the lugnut. then wiggle the socket off the lugnut. then turn the lug the rest of the way off. repeat 3 more times.
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Old Oct 26, 2002 | 08:29 PM
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I got them all off today

Air-impact and 3 7/8's and 2 13/16's later...........


Amcor can kiss my ***.

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